Cambridge - Shared Punting Tour
Overview
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50 minutes
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Shared Cambridge Punting Tour
Come Punting in Cambridge in style with Rutherford's, only the best will do! Raised seating, beautifully clean blankets and tables on all the boats. Don't settle for anything else but the best!
The highlight of any Cambridge experience our shared punt tours will take you on Rutherford's quality assured 45-minute river tour through the backs of the colleges, showing you the most breathtaking views Cambridge has to offer.
You will be guided by one of our own professional chauffeurs who will bring Cambridge to life with the fascinating story this city has to offer.
Your tickets can be purchased on a walk-up basis on-station or for the best deal plan ahead and save money with an online e-ticket.
All our boats have raised seating and tables.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There is no minimum or maximum age, all age groups are welcome to join us on the river.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Rutherfords Punting Company
A luxury 50-minute tour on our chauffeured punts Board and disembark at our Jesus Green Moorings Glide under nine beautiful historic bridges Travel through the private College Backs See the unparalleled architectural treats of riverside buildings Hear the history of the City and University of Cambridge
What‘s Included
Extras such as food and drink are not included with these tickets and you're welcome to bring your own drinks and nibbles on the boat.
You will be sharing the boat with others - up to 12 people per boat. If you'd prefer a private tour, please get in touch with Rutherfords directly.
Does not include children's tickets
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Reviews
332 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience
Pippamoore,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our punter was called max and he was absolutely brilliant. His knowledge of Cambridge and the history of the various colleges was really good . He even quoted a poem in Chinese which went down really well with the eastern contingent in our boat. The whole experience was a delight from start to finish with the punters helping us on and off the boat. Would highly recommend 👍
Punt ride in Cambridge
Catherine R,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide wss friendly and very knowledgeable. Knew lots of interesting facts and made the experience worth booking.
Do not use Rutherfords…A greedy company with no morals.
Neil C,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I have had the worst possible experience with this company. Do not use them… Booked a dedicated punt for a trip with friends back in August 2025 Phoned to ask if i could change from a dedicated punt to a shared punt as there were only 4 of us confirmed. Told yes this is fine and the process would be to cancel the first booking and re-book the new shared trip. This was all done as suggested. Ever since then (we are now in January 2026), having only received a partial refund (as per there T&Cs so the owner informed me) this company has not felt obliged to refund me the full amount. So they have had my money from the booking that took place plus having advised me the course of action to change my booking are now referring to their T&Cs rather than common sense and what is right and are also pocketing money from the cancelled punt. Simply atrocious.
Waste
VENKATESH N,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Its a scam no one turned up lost the money. Dont refer or suggest to anyone because people endup lossing money.
Great evening winter tour...
Hamish P,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great evening winter tour with Max - funny, informative and well worth the money. Would highly recommend.
Max was amazing!
Jessica C,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Max was brilliant! He said a lot of interesting facts about Coventry and the university. Had amazing views from the river too x
Birthday
F8671OQchrisd,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good value, slight issue on booking time but all sorted quickly excellent guide good experience recommended would re visit in summer
A must do
Y1942VYalexandert,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was a great way to see a part of Cambridge you can’t see on foot. We grabbed a Chelsea bun before setting off. We were provided blankets and umbrellas for optimum comfort. Jack was our guide and he was filled with historical knowledge. This is a must do when visiting Cambridge.
Waiting for refund update
AMY B,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00My trip got cancelled and im still waiting for my refund. Ive sent multiple emails and not had a response.
Punting
martaaP7019HS,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The walk was great, but being at night the scenery was not valued well, I would recommend that people take it before dark. Our guide made the walk very enjoyable. The only bad thing that delayed us 20min the tour and did not warn us.
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